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West Seattle High School athletes – and one alum – are celebrating major successes. The roundup and photos were sent by WSHS athletic director Corey Sorenson:
We had an Exciting Weekend for West Seattle High School!
Saturday:
West Seattle’s Special Olympics Unified Soccer C1 Team (above) captured their second consecutive State Championship, while the West Seattle Unified Soccer C2 Team (below) earned a State Runner-Up finish.
Saturday Evening:
The West Seattle boys 4×400-meter relay team of Aidan Murray, Will Frederick, Marcus Ramsey, and Zach O’Keefe placed 4th at the WIAA 3A State Track and Field Championships with a time of 3:21.60. In the process, they shattered the previous school record of 3:23.21.
Sunday Morning:
It was another beautiful day at the West Seattle Booster Club’s “Paddle Battle” pickleball tournament. We had over 110 participants, of which around 40 were students. There were 16 teams in the student-only division, as the West Seattle Booster Club raised $5k for the student-athletes & programs at WSHS.
Sunday Evening:
West Seattle alumnus Miles Gosztola helped lead the University of Oregon baseball team to their Regional Championship. Getting the start on the mound, Miles pitched six innings, recording eight strikeouts, three walks, 5 hits and allowing just one earned run helping Oregon to a 4-1 over Oregon State. Oregon advances to the Super Regional against the University of Texas later this week.
Through the end of this year, 0.15% of the sales tax you pay funds the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. That would double to 0.30% if the City Council and Seattle voters approve the renewal/expansion that Mayor Katie Wilson officially introduced this afternoon. She said it’ll make living in Seattle more affordable by enabling more people to “live car-free or car-light.” She acknowledged that raising the sales tax isn’t ideal but noted that it’s one of the few revenue-raising tools available under state law. Besides paying for more transit – 280,000 additional Metro bus trips a year, 100,000 more than the current measure funds – it also would pay for 22,000 free ORCA transit passes, more than double what the city provides now, said acting SDOT director Angela Brady during the announcement event at City Hall. The passes are now available to Seattle Promise scholars, low-income Seattle Preschool Program families, and Seattle Housing Authority residents. The measure’s renewal/expansion would also make those passes available to Housing Choice Voucher participants.
The mayor’s announcement says the Transit Measure isn’t just about buses: It also would “support the design and delivery of Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station.” The 0.30% sales tax would generate an estimated $138 million average per year for the 10 years of this measure, which is proposed to go to voters in November. Council review starts this Thursday and will be led by District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who chairs the council committee that oversees transportation. We’ll add the specific text of the proposal when we get it; the slide deck for Thursday’s council meeting is now available, and we’ll add some highlights from that soon.
We’ve been working today to get more information about a person found dead by the northbound Delridge/Andover bus stop this morning. Here’s all we’ve been able to get so far: SFD, which responded to the scene at 8:15 am, says the person was a woman in her mid-60s; they tried to revive her but could not. SPD also responded, but hasn’t been able to provide us with any information so far. No indication that it was suspicious; the woman’s cause of death and name will come from the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, possibly as soon as tomorrow.
(South part of the site as shown on King County Assessor website photo)
Residential-development proposals in West Seattle continue to be dominated by townhouses. One of the newest early permit filings is for 11 of them proposed on three vacant parcels in the 2200 block of Harbor Avenue SW [map], immediately southeast of the West Bay building (which has a separate non-townhouse proposal that’s been in the system a while). The preliminary site plan filed a few days ago for 2271 Harbor SW shows the townhouses in a single row facing onto Harbor Avenue. The online files say 11 parking spaces are proposed, and 44 “sleeping rooms,” which would suggest these will be 4-bedroom townhouses. Of note: One of the developers/owners listed on the site-plan document is Kathryn Kingen, co-proprietor of Salty’s on Alki, a few blocks north. Again, this is an early-stage proposal, so it’s not in the review/comment phase yet.
West Seattle is clearly a peninsula full of readers. We regularly feature more than half a dozen book clubs in our West Seattle Event Calendar, and new ones pop up periodically – like this one:
The Good Neighborhood Book Club is launching one week from tonight at The Good Society Brewery and Public House (2701 California SW), 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 9. The invitation: “Come and talk about:
-What you are reading
-What you love to read
-What you hope to read” and … “Help us pick our first book for the summer!”
For other book-club meetings and West Seattle book-related events, watch our daily event lists published here in the WSB news stream, and this category-specific link in our calendar.
(WSB video)
Hundreds of family members, friends, and educators gathered last night at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien to cheer for West Seattle’s first high-school graduates of the year, the 55 graduating seniors of the Summit Atlas Class of 2026. We recorded the ceremony in three parts:
First, dean of culture and instruction Stephanie Day addressed the class, observing that graduation is “a celebration of perseverance. You kept showing up.” She was followed by learning specialist Jen Foster, who read Alberto Rios‘s poem “A House Called Tomorrow,” urging the grads to “make us proud, make yourselves proud. Two of them then spoke, Jacob Airhiavbere and Lilyana Ramirez (her observation: “We’re stepping into a future where nothing is guaranteed”). Following them was a feature unique to this school’s ceremony – the grads’ mentors taking the podium to say something about each and every student they mentored. Our first video segment includes Spanish teacher Jose Perez‘s tributes. He noted that his group (or “pod”) was defined by “growth, authenticity, and resiliency.” The next video segment begins with educator Kristen Smith talking about her “mentees”:
In that clip, she was followed by the third and final mentor to talk about her mentees, educator Jess Barco. Two of the three mentors mentioned the colleges/universities the students are off to, and it was a wide-ranging list – South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) was mentioned most frequently, with some going to its sibling school Seattle Central, others to UW, some to Western Washington University, and others heading far from home to schools including the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and Carnegie Mellon.
Our third clip includes the presentation of diplomas, with closing remarks by Summit Atlas’s first-year executive director/principal, Ebony Harvey:
The grads turned their tassels before leaving the stage, but were told the venue didn’t allow cap-tossing indoors, so they had to go outside for that. Summit Atlas is a charter middle/high school that opened nine years ago on the southwest corner of 35th/Roxbury; this is the school’s sixth graduating class – the first one, in 2021, numbered 33.
OTHER HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATIONS: Our area’s two biggest high schools, Chief Sealth International HS and West Seattle HS, both have graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 17, at McCaw Hall (hosting graduations while Memorial Stadium is being rebuilt) – CSIHS at 5 pm, WSHS at 8 pm.
That video from the nonprofit No More Under explains why they are offering a free program at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) this summer – to save lives. Here’s what to know, in case it can help your family, or that of someone you know:
No More Under is partnering with the West Seattle YMCA to offer free 5-day swim and water safety lessons this summer, starting June 29th. These programs are designed for families who may face financial, cultural, or systemic barriers to traditional aquatics programs.
Program Details:
-Dates: Monday, June 29th to Friday, July 3rd. Afternoons and Evenings.
-Location: 3622 SW Snoqualmie
-Ages: 5-18 years old
Please follow the next steps to register:
1) Create a (free) account with the YMCA.
2) Enroll for ONLY ONE class (time slot) here: bit.ly/WestSeattleYMCASummer2026
Our region’s “summer of soccer” is about more than the FIFA World Cup matches, and here’s the latest proof – congratulations to seven West Seattle boys and their teammates on the Vashon Island High School soccer team that just won a state championship! The news is from one player’s proud parent Maija:
(Photo courtesy Dawn Stief)
Seven West Seattle residents played key roles in helping the Vashon High School boys soccer team capture the 2026 WIAA State Championship in Division 1A on Saturday at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.
The No. 2-ranked Vashon Pirates defeated the Meridian Trojans 3–0 to secure the state title and cap off an outstanding season.
Among the championship-winning Pirates roster are West Seattle residents Marshall Wade, Connor Delcamp, Jeff Nelson, Pierce Fowler, Lewis Thompson, Mason Haynes, and Caeden Miller.
(Photo courtesy Anna Cobb)
This group includes five seniors who conclude their four years at Vashon High School by raising the state championship trophy while also earning recognition for their academic achievements, community service, and strong character.
Thanks to Scott for the photo of that message seen near Lincoln Park’s south lot over the weekend. Scott’s reaction? “Pure joy.” If you’re looking for something to be joyful about, maybe you’ll find it on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Bloodworks Northwest is in West Seattle today and tomorrow – go here to find a spot to sign up to give blood if you can.
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: With the high temperature expected to hit the 80s, it’s a great day to visit the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course. (4470 35th SW)
SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE ANNOUNCEMENT: At 1 pm, Mayor Katie Wilson will announce her plan for the renewal/expansion of the Seattle Transit Measure, a voter-approved sales tax that pays for transit service beyond what Metro funds.
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TODAY: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
JAM AT KENYON HALL: 6:30 pm signups and doors for free monthly instrumental jam session at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 7 pm at all-ages open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.
TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) have launched this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)
INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – the link explains how to RSVP.
PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia venues tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: After trivia, karaoke at 9 pm. (2306 California SW)
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Now that June has arrived, summer break is close, and West Seattle Baseball is signing up players for its Summer Crush program – here’s the announcement sent to us to share with you:
Summer Crush is West Seattle Baseball´s fun summer games-only league that combines some of the organizational elements of the spring league with some of the sandlot-style baseball fun. It is also an opportunity for more reps and new positions in a fun, low-stress situation.
Crush is divided into four divisions: 6U, 8U, 10U, and 12U (in PONY-speak, that´s Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, and Bronco). Scores are kept but there are no standings or playoffs. There are not even practices! It’s just “show up and play ball”.
The season runs from July 6 through August 14. 8U Pinto and 12U Bronco are scheduled to play Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 10U Mustang is scheduled to play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Shetland is scheduled for Friday nights 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and continues to be a fun T-ball (6u) level of baseball for the kids to run around and play some ball.
For more information visit the West Seattle Baseball website at westseattlebaseball.com
Using Crush to Try a New Division
Often, players who are going to move up a division the following spring will play in the higher division in Crush to get a light introduction to their future age group, but by no means is that a rule or even typical. Most commonly, players play in the same division and level that they played during the Spring season. Players are not allowed to ¨play down,” however.
Taking Vacations? No Problem!
Team rosters are built with summer vacations in mind. Larger rosters can sometimes mean that the batting order gets long, more often, however, it prevents teams being too short-handed to realistically play when multiple players are out of town on family trips. Again, games are scheduled only for weeknights, leaving weekends completely free.
Coaches Needed
And why should all the fun go to the kids? Whether you have had the pleasure of helping as a volunteer coach in the past or have just seen how much fun all the coaches have working with these kids, Crush is a great time to get involved. Every team needs as much coaching help as they can get to make games run smoothly and efficiently. If you are ready to join the ranks of WSB volunteer coaches, be sure to note your interest when registering your player or contact league officials to start the process!
Important Dates
Registration is scheduled to close on June 12. Crush season will begin the week of July 6 and run for 6 weeks ending on August 14.
Questions?
Please reach out to communications@westseattlebaseball.com with any questions regarding the season.
9:11 AM: Police were just dispatched to a multiple-car chain-reaction rear-end crash reported on the eastbound high bridge.
Earlier:
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
19 days until summer, but today will feel like it – Mostly sunny, high in the low 80s. Sunrise was at 5:15 am; sunset will be at 9 pm.
(WSB photo, Monday sunset along Alki Avenue)
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedules. Note for today: Mayor Katie Wilson will reveal her proposal for renewing/expanding the Seattle Transit Measure (funded by sales tax).
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check the alert page for last-minute changes.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Now on “summer” schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedules Fridays and Saturdays.
STADIUM ZONE
Mariners are still home tonight, another 6:40 pm game vs. the Mets.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Juneau), cameras are also at Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and (go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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